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Skill Level: Beginner through intermediate

Enjoy a weekend spent at my home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful
Betsie River. This long weekend retreat will give you enough time to explore
a number of our better local paddling opportunities. We will mix and match
some open water paddling along the bluffs and dunes with some of the finest
river paddling to be found in the area. Eagles, Osprey, mink, trout and
bass are all resident members of the local wildlife population that we
get to share our trips with. We can also see incredible dune faces and
possibly even some shipwrecks viewable from the kayak on calm days.

Included are three comfortable nights lodging, several fine meals and
all equipment. If you have an appropriate kayak for the weekend and would
like to bring it you are welcome. You'll be able to swap stories over
a glass of wine next to the fireplace or have a walk through the woods
to the river when you are not out on the water. Warning label: You may
have a lot of fun this weekend -- that doesn't mean you can move -- just
know that up front.

* Note: Although we spend a little time on basic strokes instruction
on this weekend, you may want to look to our Learn-to-Kayak B&B weekend
if you are seeking a more instructional experience. What the heck, do
both!

Schedule

Day 1) After dinner Thursday evening arrival between
7-9 PM. Get acquainted and settled. Orientation for the rest of the weekend.

Day
2) Friday will find us gearing up for a trip along Arcadia bluffs
and a fine beach picnic. If the big lake is a little moody, we have a
fjord-like back-up destination complete with islands, Eagles and good
fishing. Hmmm, can we go there anyway? Dinner BBQ here at Casa de Kayak
followed by kayak videos, tall tales and good night's sleep.

Day 3) Depending on weather, we'll head north for a
longer paddle to enjoy some dune and island views, maybe a shipwreck and
a swim. We'll gather for dinner at a local restaurant/pub after we get
off the water. Whether we're in soggy sandals or wetsuits, we'll be welcome
for some great food and drink after a good day of paddling.

Day 4) After a fine Sunday brunch, we'll gear up for
a sweet little river trip through the backyard to give you a little moving
water experience and balance out a weekend of grand vistas. We'll turn
you loose for home or other adventures at about 2 PM.

Stuff to Bring

Farmer John/Jane style wetsuit: for May/June/September/October, can be rented from our shop for $10/day

Synthetic long underwear: polypropylene, polyester, coolmax, etc….anything but cotton, both tops and bottoms, can be worn under shorts too for a very comfortable if not very stylish ensemble.

Fleece Jacket

Paddling Jacket or rain parka: We have a few loaners.

Water shoes or neoprene boots: We try to discourage sandals because they can get tangled in footrests….and that’s bad if your upside down.

One liter water bottle

Sunscreen

Anything alcoholic you may want with evening meals

Don’t hesitate to call 231-882-5525 if you have questions about at all!

Dates for 2015

June 18 - 21, June 25 - 28, August 27 - 20, October 8 - 11

Cost

$550/person, $900/couple; Children 8-13 half price
Cost includes professional guide/instructor, rustic river home accommodations,
kayaking equipment (boat, paddle, PFD, skirt) and some very fine meals.
Please call if you have special diet requirements.

More Info

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A $150 deposit is required to hold your space. Reservation fees are refundable until 30 days before the trip. The balance is also due 30 days prior to departure. Space is limited to 6, so plan ahead...

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